HISTORY OF THE
BALES' HUMANITARIAN AWARD
The Clark County Chapter of the American Red Cross presented its first Humanitarian of the Year Award in 1998 to Walter T. and Hazel Bales. Since that time, the Award has been called the Bales' Humanitarian Award in honor of their selfless and enduring commitment to this community.
Others honored with this Award include:
Margaret Read, 1999
Dale Orem, 2000
Jack Leuthart, 2001
Bob Lanum, 2002
Elmer Hoehn, 2003
Ned Pfau, 2004
Bill Scott, 2005
Charles J. Ridenour, 2006
(*In 2007, the format of the award was changed to honor multiple individuals each year.)
2007 Honorees*
Bruce Barkhauer
Roger Fisher
Dr. Lyle Havens
Marc Meyer
Marie Robertson
2008 Honorees
Honorable Cecile Blau
Fr. Tom Clegg
Charles & Phyllis Garmon
Dr. Gordon & Marty Gutmann
Jack & Marilyn Waldrip
2009 Honorees
Les and Virginia Albro
Don Day
Charley and Mickey Reisert
The Gala Committee is currently taking nominatiosn for the 2010 Bales' Humanitarian of the Year Award. If you think someone would make a good nominee, please contact the Chapter at 812-283-8416 or e-mail ccrc.wilkinsp@insightbb.com for more details. If you would like to print a copy of the nomination form, click here. The completed form can be mailed to:
Clark County Red Cross
Bales' Humanitarian Award Nominations
1805 E. 8th Street
Jeffersonville, IN 47130
Please enjoy pictures from the 2009 Bales' Humanitarian Gala in the album below. To see the complete collection and to purchase copies, please vist Avalon Photography's website avalonphotography.dotphoto.com.
